India Mourns Rajesh Khanna’s Death

Mourning the demise of first ever superstar of Bollywood Rajesh Khanna the film fraternity, politicians and people from other walks of life offered tributes to the man.

Subhash Ghai: I am deeply saddened to hear about the death of Rajesh Khanna. Despite being at this stage of his life, he was mentally strong.

Asha Parekh: As an actor his class was super. And now that he is no more with us, it is a very sad day for all of us.

Asha Bhonsle: He had a massive fan following. He was very simple at heart. Even though girls went gaga over him, he was very grounded. I still remember, unmarried as well as married girls used to send letters written in blood to Kaka.

Shakti Kapoor: I have just heard the news and I am really bereaved to know about Kaka’s death. I still cannot believe that he is no more with us. He was very strong in the sense that he still was very passionate about the art of cinema.

Karan Johar: A big star has left us. The whole of industry is shocked.

Maushmi Chatterjee: Rajesh Khanna lived up to his famous dialogue –zindagi badi honi chahiye..lambi nahi. It will take some time for me to believe that Kaka is no more with us.

Hema Malini: I have some very fond memories of working with Rajesh Khanna. It’s a day of mourning for everyone one of us. ‘Andaz’, ‘Pream Nagar’ are two movies which I loved working with Kaka. His death is an irreparable loss for our hindi film industry.

Prime Minister’s Office:

The Prime Minister condoles the passing away of cinema personality, entertainer and former Member of Parliament, Shri Rajesh Khanna.

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi:

With his unique persona, Rajesh Khanna ji made a special & unforgettable place in the hearts of Indians! May his soul rest in peace.

Filmmaker Kunal Kohli:

The word SuperStar was used first for Rajesh Khanna.His style.His Ada.His charm.His smile.His songs.His films. He.Will always live on

Quizmaster Derek O’Brian:

I bunked school for him.I bought ‘dow ka char’ tickets in black to see his films.Rajesh Khanna forever

Jitesh Pillai:

RIP rajesh khanna. Will remember you with the crinkly smile and slight tilt. Like ur line in anand zindagi lambi nahi badi honi chahiye

Karan Johar:

the magic…the mannerism…the mania of RAJESH KHANNA is inscribed in every archive of indian cinema…forever….RIP SIR!!!